Hey there everyone, today I thought I would step away from my usual reviewing standpoint and try to wax philosophical about something that has been intriguing me recently, making playlists. I have found myself recently making a few, having some newer co-workers and meeting other people. I really have a lot of fun making them. It helps me review my own musical tastes from time to time, helps me learn about other music, and helps me get to know people a little better.
So I am in a constant rotation of new music. Having a big appetite for anything new is a blessing and a curse. While I can stay current and hear all the new stuff being produced every day, I often hear something once and move on, forgetting it as soon as it leaves my iPod. Making these mixes forces me to review these recent listens again, and delve into my back catalog to grab the best of everything I own. I have pulled out CD’s I hadn’t listened to in years, and even if I am sampling one or two tracks, it gives me an incredible amount of joy in the reminiscing of where I was when I was digging that record.
The next benefit of making mixes is that I get one back! I have been trading music with my co-workers, and they have interesting tastes. I can hear some bands that I dismissed, and by seeing that someone else gets something out of it, then I reconsider, because there might be something there I missed before. It can be highly revelatory. I feel like hearing a person’s music can really give you an idea of their personality and even make you think about that person’s experience in a whole new light.
I also get feedback from the people listening to my mixes. They might not like a band I love, and while I’m probably not going to change my mind, hearing their perspectives shows me another way music can be seen in so many different lights. One thing I love is when the perfect symmetry occurs and a song hits someone else and they can get something out of it. And really, this is what it is all about, sharing the music, sharing the passion for music and spreading the love around. Music is really a universal thing, magical in its appeal and wonder. Here’s a recent mix I made for someone, please enjoy it, and hey, share yours here on the blog! Comment back on what tracks you might put on a playlist, and let’s build the most amazing playlist the world has ever seen!
| Song | Artist |
| Monster Ballads | Josh Ritter |
| Never Do That Again | Ivy |
| Running Out Of Ink | Barenaked Ladies |
| Saturday Morning | Rachael Yamagata |
| Tropical Birds | Miniature Tigers |
| Against History | Dan Wilson |
| Don’t Be A Fool | The Nines |
| Crystal Run | Robbers On High Street |
| Say Yes | Readymade Breakup |
| You Probably Get That a Lot | They Might Be Giants |
| There Goes My Baby | Mike Viola & Kelly Jones |
| Nice Day | Persephone’s Bees |
| No More Lies | Tony Cox |
| Zavelow House | Owsley |
| Rocket Ship Love (Album Version) | Julian Berntzen |
| Five Colours In Her Hair | McFly |
| Quiet Town | Josh Rouse |
| Indiana | David Mead |
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